A SPORTY couple are to take up two very different challenges - on four and two wheels.

While Steve Carter tackles mountainous terrain for a charity cycle ride, his wife, Simone, has gone for an altogether more unusual challenge, for cerebral palsy charity SCOPE.

Offmore Road resident Simone said: "I have agreed to get myself sponsored by roller-skating around Lake Vyrnwy in Wales, which is about 11 miles. Not bad if you can rollerskate - but I can't."

The 33-year-old clerical assistant added: "I wanted to raise money for SCOPE and Steve and I were looking for something different. I will certainly be able to roller-skate by the end of the challenge."

Mr Carter is taking up another two-wheeled task this year when he cycles the Swiss Alps, which he hopes will top last year's Pyrenees trek, which netted SCOPE £2,700.

The 33-year-old toolmaker said: "I am really looking forward to it. It is a lot bigger than the Pyrenees so it is going to be more of a challenge.

"I go riding a couple of nights a week and it is worth nine months of hurt to donate so much money to such a good cause."

The couple are looking for help to complete the challenges through sponsorship and a pair of skates which can withstand the lengthy trek.

Arty Simone is also looking for help in publishing a collection of cartoons, again to raise money for SCOPE.

Raffle prizes for a fund raising disco and karaoke evening at the Briars Hotel in Habberley Road, Kidderminster next Friday are also being sought by the couple.

To offer sponsorship contact Simone on 01562 863813.